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Fill in the application
Enter your driver details in a short guided form — about five minutes from start to finish.
Skip fines that can top $500 abroad
Apply online for your International Driving Permit
A translation of your driving licence in 12 languages, prepared quickly and sent digitally — with a printed booklet posted anywhere in the world.
- Digital version arrives fast
- Recognised across 150+ countries
- Posted to any address worldwide
- Support available around the clock
Familiar to the major rental desks
International Motor Traffic
International Driving Permit
Convention on International Road Traffic
of 19 September 1949 (United Nations)
Valid Until 5 SEPTEMBER 2027
IMPORTANT — This permit is valid
when shown with Domestic Driver’s License
About the International Driving Permit
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a standardised translation of your national driving licence, defined by the 1949 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic. Because it presents your details in 12 languages, police, rental counters and insurers abroad can read them at a glance.
The permit is a small booklet you carry with your original licence. Together, the pair lets you drive lawfully in over 150 countries — and many rental firms and insurers ask for it before handing over keys or cover.
- Your licence details, rendered in 12 languages
- Format defined by the 1949 UN Convention
- Requested or advised in more than 150 countries
See if you can apply for an International Driving Permit
Before you start
Requirements
Two things to have ready: a readable copy of your licence, and a plain head-and-shoulders photo.
Your driving licence
Photograph or scan both sides of your current national licence. Lay it flat, fill the frame, and check the text is sharp before you send it.
- Valid — not expired or suspended
- Both sides, in colour
- All four corners in frame, nothing cropped
- Evenly lit, with no flash glare across the details
Got both ready?
The form takes about five minutes. Upload as you go, or send your files later from the secure link we email you.
Your photo
A recent head-and-shoulders photo, squarely facing the camera against a plain background. These are the mistakes we send back most often.
Keep your whole head inside the frame, eyes open, no hat or sunglasses.
The process
Three steps to a travel-ready permit
Application, upload and delivery — handled entirely online.
Secure upload
Add your documents
Upload a photo of your licence and a passport-style photo. Files travel over an encrypted connection.
Digital + print
Get your permit
The digital permit lands in your inbox, and the printed booklet follows by post wherever you are.
Fees
Pick the permit plan that suits your trip
Every option is covered by a full money-back promise — nothing to lose.
Booklet + digital
The full package — printed booklet, wallet card and the digital copy.
$69 $138
- Everything from the digital option
- Printed booklet posted worldwide
- Complimentary wallet card with your licence details in English
- Recognised in 150+ countries
- Covers the 1949 and 1968 UN Convention formats
You save $69 · runs until 2027
Digital only
The quickest way onto foreign roads — an instant digital permit.
$49 $99
- Digital International Driving Permit, issued fast
- Recognised in many destinations
- Short online application
- No booklet or wallet card
🔒 Encrypted checkout · Full money-back promise
Before you apply
Make sure your destination accepts it
The permit works for driving in over 150 countries — but a small set of destinations follow their own rules you should check first.
Where the DIGITAL IDP translation is not accepted
Japan
Only the Printed version is accepted.
South Korea
Only the Printed version is accepted.
North Korea
Self-driving is not permitted for foreign visitors.
China (mainland)
No international permit is recognised — a temporary Chinese licence is compulsory.
Hong Kong
Only the Printed version is accepted.
Taiwan
An officially issued permit plus a local translation is required.
Questions
Common questions
The essentials to know before you submit an application.
What is an International Driving Permit, and why would I need it abroad?
It is a standardised 12-language rendering of your national driving licence, based on the 1949 UN Convention, that lets foreign police, rental desks and insurers read your details instantly. It is not a licence by itself — carry it together with your original at all times.
Can I apply with a licence from my country?
Almost certainly — any valid licence issued by a government authority qualifies. Our form covers more than 190 issuing countries, and eligibility is confirmed on screen before any payment.
How soon after applying will the permit arrive?
The digital permit is usually prepared shortly after your payment and documents check out — often the same day. The printed booklet then ships to your chosen address, with timing depending on the destination and express options available.
Where can the permit actually be used?
In more than 150 countries, covering the world’s most popular destinations, and it is familiar to major rental brands such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Sixt.
How long does it stay valid, and what about renewal?
Validity runs one year from issue under the 1949 Convention standard and cannot be extended — but a fresh application takes only minutes whenever you need one, provided your national licence is still valid.
If my application is declined, do I get my money back?
Yes — if we cannot process it for any reason you receive a complete refund, with no forms to fill in and no delays. The details are in our refund policy.
Set to drive abroad?
A few minutes of your time — we take care of everything after that.
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